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New Jersey Criminal Defense Blog

Covers news, information, and events about criminal defense law in the state of New Jersey including shoplifting, drunken driving and theft.
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Last Entry: March 24, 2011 at 10:36:36

Search and Seizure Procedures in a New Jersey Drug Arrest

Posted on December 30, 2010
One way that an experienced criminal defense attorney will devise a strong defense against drug charges is to examine the process by which evidence was obtained by the police. Under the Fourth Amendment of the Constitution, all persons are protected from unreasonable searches and seizures...

New Jersey Drug Bust Leads to Multiple Arrests

Posted on December 29, 2010
Dozens of people across Rockland, New Jersey have been arrested in a major drug sweep. According to The Journal News, the arrests were made in Spring Valley. The sweep was the culmination of a five-month investigation by multiple police departments. The District Attorney's office said the suspects were responsible for selling illegal drugs, including cocaine, marijuana and prescription drugs, in the area...

Domestic Violence Reported on College Campus

Posted on December 28, 2010
A Montclair State University student has been arrested on suspicion of false imprisonment under the domestic violence statute. According to a report, the arrest was made on campus. Police have stated that they are seeing an increase in domestic violence cases on college campuses...

Juveniles May be Able to Avoid Court Hearings in New Jersey

Posted on December 27, 2010
New Jersey is actively working to keep minors out of courthouses and give them valuable second chances. According to a news report in The Star-Ledger, just this year, 8,254 cases have been handled by juvenile conference committees instead of courts. That accounts for 17 percent of all juvenile complaints in New Jersey...

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Multiple Arrests Made for Alleged Holiday Thefts

Posted on December 23, 2010
Clarkstown police arrested nine people in eight separate incidents over the Thanksgiving holiday. According to a news report, the many charges, filed between the days of November 24 and November 27, 2010, include petty larceny, criminal possession of stolen property and possession of burglary tools...

Two Men Charged with Shoplifting from Several New Jersey Stores

Posted on December 22, 2010
Two men were recently arrested on suspicion of stealing thousands of dollars worth of goods from a number of New Jersey stores. According to The Courier-Post, the two men allegedly stole from stores such as Lord & Taylor, Gap, and Banana Republic in Freehold Township...

Three People Arrested in New Jersey Drug Bust

Posted on December 20, 2010
Three people were recently arrested in a Trenton drug bust during which officials seized about 200 Oxycodone pills and half a pound of marijuana. According to NJ.com, the arrest was made in Trenton on East State Street. Police arrived with a warrant for one of the men and discovered 200 Oxycodone pills, half a pound of marijuana, $2,000 in cash, and a loaded handgun...

Public Works Supervisor Accused of Trying to Hit Employee with Car

Posted on December 15, 2010
A woman is facing attempted assault charges after officials say she tried to run over a co-worker with a vehicle owned by the city of Englewood, reports NJ.com. Officials say the defendant, who is a public works supervisor for Englewood, turned herself in to police a week after the incident...

New Jersey Lewd Conduct Law

Posted on December 13, 2010
Lewd conduct is a serious crime in New Jersey. There are many potential ways to be charged with lewd conduct and they all can result in serious penalties and fines. If you are facing lewd conduct charges in New Jersey, it is important that you fight the charges with the help of a skilled criminal defense attorney...

Hackettstown Choking Incident Leads to Disorderly Conduct Charges

Posted on December 10, 2010
A 27-year-old man was arrested for allegedly choking another man while ordering food at a Quick Check store. According to The Warren Reporter, the incident occurred at a convenience store on Main Street in Hackettstown. Police arrived at the convenience store after reports of a fight...

Trenton Man Faces Multiple Drug Charges

Posted on December 09, 2010
A 45-year-old Trenton man faces multiple drug crime charges after being arrested in his home. According to The Times of Trenton, the man was arrested in his South Westfield Avenue home. Police had two drug-related warrants when they searched his premises...

High School Students Arrested for Unsanctioned Scavenger Hunt

Posted on December 08, 2010
Six Cranford High School students have been arrested for participating in an unsanctioned scavenger hunt. According to The New Jersey Local News Service, police officers arrested the juveniles for allegedly stealing license plates, stop signs and street markers...

Invasion of Privacy Charges Filed against New Jersey Man

Posted on December 07, 2010
A New Jersey man has been arrested after he was allegedly seen taking inappropriate photos of women without their knowledge. According to a news report in The Star-Ledger, the incident occurred in Teaneck when the man was observed taking photos up women's skirts...

Nurse Arrested on Suspicion of Lewdness and Theft in South Brunswick

Posted on December 06, 2010
A 38-year-old woman faces multiple charges in South Brunswick after allegedly stealing from the home in which she was hired to care for a disabled toddler. According to a news report in The Star-Ledger, the nurse from Perth was arrested for lewdness, theft and child endangerment...

What is Money Laundering in New Jersey?

Posted on December 03, 2010
In New Jersey, money laundering is a crime of falsifying the origins of illegal funds so that they appear legitimate. The term ?laundering? is used to describe the process of making ?dirty? money clean so as not to arouse suspicion when the money is spent...

Forgery in New Jersey Defined

Posted on November 16, 2010
Forgery is a serious crime that is oftentimes confused with fraud; however, forgery in New Jersey usually involves specific intent with a specific thought process, whereas fraud is characterized by a more general intent. The majority of forgery crimes occur in the workplace; be it by a company, an employee or other individual associated with a business...

Chase Bank in Hamilton Robbed, Gunman Still on the Loose

Posted on November 15, 2010
On Wednesday, November 10, a robbery occurred at the Chase bank on Klockner Road in Hamilton, according to a report in The Trentonian. Allegedly, a man with a gun walked into the branch, handed a bank teller a note demanding cash and left with an undisclosed amount of money...

East Greenwich Police Officer Faces Simple Assault Charge, Pleads Not Guilty

Posted on November 11, 2010
An East Greenwich police officer is charged with New Jersey simple assault less than a month after being commended for his arrest of a man suspected of threatening two women over 65. According to The Providence Journal, the officer allegedly assaulted a 21-year old customer of a local bar after a life sized artificial cow, located in front of the bar, was accidentally knocked over by the officer...

Boonton Man's Pot Crops Discovered During Routine Police Welfare Check

Posted on November 04, 2010
A 55-year-old Boonton man faces up to seven years in prison after police discovered at least 50 marijuana plants growing in the man's basement during a welfare check, reports The Daily Record. A worried neighbor told police that the man's grass had not been cut, his mail was piling up and his car had not moved in three weeks...

New Jersey DUI Defenses

Posted on November 02, 2010
A strong New Jersey DUI defense can mean the difference between lessened or dropped charges and jail time. If you are facing DWI charges in New Jersey, make sure you don?t plead guilty before you have had the opportunity to explore every option with an experienced drunk driving defense attorney...

Toilet Paper Prank by Pilot Leads to Criminal Charges

Posted on November 01, 2010
Recently, a prank by a New Jersey resident led to charges of violating aviation codes, according to BostonHerald.com. The 60-year-old man from Westwood, who has a pilot?s license, was scheduled to fly over a Saturday night high school football game. Red and white streamers were supposed to be dropped on the field...

Guilty or Not Guilty ? How to Plead

Posted on October 26, 2010
In many cases, people who have been charged with a DUI in New Jersey see no choice other than to plead guilty. If they did poorly on their Standardized Field Sobriety Tests (SFSTs), they especially feel like there is no hope. However, what drivers don?t realize is that if they enter into a guilty plea right away, they forfeit all rights to present a defense in front of a judge...

For the First Time, Companies Losing More to Electronic Theft than Physical Theft

Posted on October 25, 2010
A surprising survey of senior executives worldwide showed that companies are losing more through electronic data theft than through a physical stealing of assets for the first time, Reuters reports. The survey showed that the amount lost by businesses due to fraud rose from $1...

Daughter Kidnapped by Mom in New Jersey in 1984 Found in Nevada

Posted on October 21, 2010
A woman was arrested in Nevada on suspicion of kidnapping her 6 year-old daughter over 25 years ago in New Jersey, according to CNN.com. The woman was attending a custody hearing regarding her 6-year-old daughter in 1984 in Somerville, New Jersey. The girl?s father had temporary custody of his daughter...

Out of State Drivers and the New Jersey DUI

Posted on October 19, 2010
New Jersey is a destination spot for many tourists from all over the nation. Many people drive in from out of state and often forget that their decision to drink and drive could cost them, even though they aren?t a New Jersey resident. No matter what state you?re in, if you?re arrested for driving while intoxicated or driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, there will be charges brought against you...

How to Choose the Right New Jersey DWI Attorney for You

Posted on October 12, 2010
The time after you have been charged with a DWI in New Jersey is critical. While you may be scared, stressed and overwhelmed, you?ll want to think about hiring an experienced New Jersey DWI attorney. In order to find the best attorney for you, check the yellow pages and the Internet for lawyers with extensive experience in DUI law in your area...

Harassment of Rutgers Student May Not Be Considered Hate Crime

Posted on October 11, 2010
The recent suicide of a Rutgers student due to bullying from his classmates may not be able to be prosecuted as a hate crime, according to NYDailyNews.com. A recent case that has been receiving national attention involves two Rutgers students who used a webcam to videotape and broadcast one of the student?s male roommates having sex with another male...

Challenging Field Sobriety & Chemical Tests in New Jersey

Posted on October 06, 2010
If you have been charged with a DUI or DWI in New Jersey, you were more than likely given a Standardized Field Sobriety Test, chemical test or both. If you did poorly on these tests, you may think that an admission of guilt is the only option. However, you?d be wrong to assume that, especially if there was a chance that the officer didn?t follow proper protocol when administering the tests or if the chemical test equipment wasn?t properly calibrated...

Criminal Penalties for a New Jersey DUI

Posted on September 29, 2010
Like civil penalties for a DUI/DWI in New Jersey, the severity of criminal penalties depends on whether or not the offender has had a previous DUI/DWI conviction. Criminal penalties for drunk driving in New Jersey typically include fines, a prison sentence, revocation of a person?s driver?s license for an extended amount of time, mandatory installation of an ignition interlock device and community service...

Is it Legal to be an Escort in New Jersey?

Posted on September 29, 2010
With on-line advertising becoming so popular, many people are offering adult services on the internet. Craig?s List became a very popular place to advertise such services but due to increasing pressure, they have stopped accepting adult service ads. There are many other sites that do offer this source of advertising and since the ads are out in the public for all to see, many local police departments have set up sting operations to arrest these individuals that are offering their services...

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